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Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme vs MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5: Comparison
Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme and MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 separate most on wattage: Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme at 850 W, MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 at 1600 W, 47% in favour of MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5. PCIe 8-pin Connectors splits them by another 14%, again favouring MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5. They match on 4 other specifications, including form factor, fan model / bearing and colour. On price, Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme sits at $119.99 against $499.99 for MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antec | MSI |
| Wattage | 850 W-47% | 1600 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Titanium |
| ATX Standard | ATX 2.x | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | true |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 0 | 2 |
| Sleeved Cables | No | No, embossed flat jacket |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 6-14% | 7 |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 10x SATA, 6x Molex, 1x FDD | 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS, 2x 12V-2x6 (600W each), 7x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 135 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| Japanese Capacitors | Yes | true |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600mm, SATA 600-750mm | ATX 610mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 750mm, SATA 900mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 190 |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP, SIP, NLO |
| Warranty | 10 years-17% | 12 |
| Model | HCG850 Extreme | MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 |
| Typical Price | $119.99 | $499.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme | MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $119.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Consumercarts listing | $499.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Antec HCG850 Gold Extreme
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-priced step below the HCG1000 with the same ATX 3.0 platform and 10-year warranty, right for RTX 4080-class builds.
MSI MEG Ai1600T PCIE5
9.4 / 10 Expert Rating
An exceptional but niche 1600W Titanium flagship, the right call only for multi-GPU workstations and extreme overclocking builds that genuinely need this much continuous headroom.